Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as chronic fatigue syndrome, affects over 500,000 people in France, with cases rising significantly since the Covid-19 pandemic. Alain Moreau is one of the world’s top scientists on the question. The director…
EU’s Kallas says Washington ‘biggest ally’ despite US security downgrade
Foreign policy chief keeping Washington onside as Ukrainian, US officials continue talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war.
India withdraw pilot rest policy as IndiGo crisis leaves hundreds stranded for fifth day
India’s IndiGo airline is scrambling to cope with widespread flight disruptions triggered by new rules for pilots’ rest breaks. A staffing shortage has seen the airline cancel hundreds of flights. The country’s aviation ministry had to step in – rolli…
Frank Gehry, master “starchitect” known for designing famous museums, dies at 96
He was one of the superstars of modern architecture. Franck Gehry died in Santa Monica, California, leaving behind some iconic works, such as the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the Louis Vuitton Foundation in France. Story by Morgan Ayre and Jean Bar…
Qatari leader says Gaza ceasefire is at a critical moment
The first phase of US President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan took effect October 10.
Deadly floods claim over 900 lives in Indonesia as survivors struggle to obtain aid
The death toll from cyclone-driven floods and landslides across three Indonesian provinces on Sumatra rose to 908 people on Saturday, with over 400 listed as missing, government data showed. The disaster has also claimed around 200 lives in southern T…
Pakistani construction workers risk their lives, several meters above the ground
In Pakistan, videos of construction workers operating in life-threatening conditions are spreading across social media. Men are seen standing on unstable scaffolding, without helmets or harnesses, hanging several meters above the ground. These viral i…
Iranian rock pioneer Kourosh Yaghmaei announces retirement from music
Kourosh Yaghmaei, the legendary Iranian singer, composer and guitarist widely regarded as the father of Iranian rock, has announced his retirement from music at the age of 79.
Syrians celebrate as one year anniversary of Bashar al-Assad’s fall approaches
In Syria, as the anniversary of former president Bashar al-Assad’s fall approaches, people have already started celebrating. Al-Assad held power for 24 years and his family ruled for over 50. Over their rule, the family was responsible for human right…
RSF alleges SAF forces struck crucial border crossing in Sudan near Chad
The RSF accused Sudan’s army of the attack on a vital corridor for aid and Sudanese fleeing the war.